Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #25 Architectural Around the body are caligraphy

Around the body are caligraphy in white over black

This mask is part of a complementary trio with Daikoku

The two resin figures appear to be attached to a wood board then set into a raised frame

To this day such dolls / sculptures are placed out on Boys Day to welcome in good favor for a strong and healthy son

Despite having been lovingly and carefully displayed by 3 generations of collectors

Mini Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Netsuke Immortal / Scholar Figurine 1"H #25 Architectural Around the body are caligraphyVintage Chinese Hand Carved Netsuke Style Immortal Scholar Figurine 2"H Late Republic period Chinese hand carved miniature figure, c. 1930s1940s. Finely detailed facial expression and clothing, with subtle hand applied pigment accents. Although not Japanese and not a functional netsuke, pieces like this are commonly collected and marketed as netsuke style carvings due to their similar scale, subject themes, and sculptural qualities. Warm natural